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What's the Difference Between Siphon Coffee and Pour-Over? Can Siphon Brewers Use Filter Paper Besides Flannel? How Does the Siphon Principle Work?

Siphon brewers, with their unique coffee preparation method and remarkably high visual appeal, once became a popular coffee device throughout the last century. As FrontStreet Coffee mentioned last winter, with the rise of retro trends today, more and more shops are adding siphon coffee options to their menus, giving friends of the new era the opportunity to

Jul 1, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 38 reads · #siphon coffee #pour-over coffee #coffee brewing methods #siphon principle #coffee equipment

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How to Choose a Latte Art Pitcher: What's the Difference Between Pointed and Rounded Spouts? How to Create a Rosetta Tulip?

Have you ever experienced this while practicing latte art? No matter how much you practice, whenever you start creating patterns, you feel an inexplicable obstacle preventing you from drawing the latte art designs you imagine. If it's not a technical issue, then it's very likely that the pitcher you're using

Jun 30, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #latte art #coffee pitcher #milk pitcher #frothing pitcher #latte art techniques

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Should You Sieve Out Fine Particles When Brewing Pour-Over Coffee? What Size of Coffee Grounds Are Considered Extra Fine? What Is the Role of Fine Particles?

It wasn't until the moment brewing became clogged that people recalled the fear of being dominated by fine particles! "Flow restriction," as a well-known technique to avoid bitterness, has everything to do with fine particles. When fine particles cause clogging during brewing, if flow restriction isn't applied in time, then

Jun 29, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 34 reads · #pour-over coffee #fine particles #coffee brewing #coffee grounds size #coffee extraction

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What's the Difference Between Dirty Coffee and Latte? Why Should You Drink Dirty Coffee in Large Sips? How to Make Dirty Coffee?

It could be said that there's no milk coffee more perfect for summer than Dirty! If there were, it would only be because FrontStreet Coffee hasn't mentioned it! Compared to iced latte, the contrast created by Dirty is more impactful to the senses. One sip allows you to experience completely different contrasts, which is truly wonderful. That's why many latte enthusiasts have fallen in love with D

Jun 29, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 32 reads · #Dirty coffee #latte #cold brew coffee #summer coffee #coffee recipes

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How Does Coffee Grind Size Affect Flow Rate? What Are the Differences Between Various Filter Dripper Brands and Filter Papers?

A couple of days ago, we mentioned the importance of extraction time. Extraction time refers to the total time hot water spends extracting coffee, and the duration determines how many substances are extracted by the hot water. Therefore, extraction time is crucial. What determines extraction time is the infiltration speed of hot water. When hot water's infiltration speed is faster, extraction time becomes shorter.

Jun 28, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #coffee grind size #flow rate #filter dripper #filter paper #coffee extraction #coffee brewing

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How to Adjust Extraction Efficiency in Pour-Over Coffee? Why Baristas Take a Sip of Your Coffee Before Serving?

In the world of coffee, there are always behaviors that seem incomprehensible to outsiders. For example, many people share one cup of coffee, or use a spoon instead of a cup to drink coffee, or make "whooshing" sounds while tasting coffee. Such phenomena leave those outside the coffee circle amazed and bewildered.

Jun 28, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #pour-over coffee #extraction efficiency #coffee brewing #barista techniques #coffee tasting

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Why is Cold Brew Coffee So Expensive? How Many Hours Does It Take to Make a Batch?

As the weather gets warmer, FrontStreet Coffee's pre-prepared coffee in the refrigerator has become the most popular bestseller besides iced americano. No need for much introduction - customers walk in and say directly: 'Boss, I'll have a cold brew!' Some customers hesitate when they don't know what to drink, so they ask the barista: 'What's the difference between that cold brew and americano?'

Jun 27, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #cold brew coffee #expensive #brewing time #coffee preparation #iced coffee

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What is Caffè Corretto? Why is Espresso Served with Spirits?

Recently, while FrontStreet Coffee was revisiting James Hoffmann's "Guide to Home Coffee Brewing," we came across an Italian coffee drink that was both somewhat unfamiliar and somewhat familiar, called Caffè Corretto. It sounded familiar because FrontStreet Coffee had heard of this name before, and had even

Jun 26, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #Caffè Corretto #espresso #Italian coffee #spirits #FrontStreet Coffee #James Hoffmann

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What's the ideal brewing temperature for dark roast coffee beans? Should you use 92°C water for pour-over light roast coffee?

Many coffee enthusiasts have encountered this situation when brewing pour-over coffee: despite all parameters being normal - water quality, brewing technique, and timing are all correct - the resulting coffee still shows signs of under-extraction. FrontStreet Coffee mentioned in yesterday's article that when all extraction parameters appear normal...

Jun 25, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #coffee brewing temperature #dark roast coffee #light roast coffee #pour-over coffee #extraction #water temperature

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How to Make Milk Brick Iced Latte? Is Affogato Just Ice Cream with Espresso? What is Latte Coffee?

It's that season again when cicadas and sparrows chatter outside the window, which means it's time for those beloved summer coffee beverages to return to the menu! Orange C, cucumber, pineapple, young coconut Americano, mint latte, affogato, and more are among the hottest-selling coffee products at various coffee shops every summer. Since they can shine during the summer season...

Jun 25, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 43 reads · #coffee recipes #iced latte #affogato #summer coffee drinks #milk brick latte #espresso drinks

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How Should Coffee Extraction Time Be Calculated? Should Espresso Extraction Timing Start When the Coffee Machine is Activated or When Coffee Begins to Flow?

Whether it's espresso or pour-over coffee, timing questions often confuse some people. For example: When making pour-over coffee, should timing start before the bloom pour or after completing the water pour? Or when extracting espresso, should timing begin before pressing the extraction button or when coffee starts to flow?

Jun 24, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #coffee extraction time #espresso timing #brewing methods #coffee preparation #barista techniques

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Does Pour-Over Coffee Blooming Really Need 30 Seconds? What Affects Coffee's Carbon Dioxide Content?

There are many ways to brew pour-over coffee, but it can be said that the vast majority of brewing processes mainly consist of two steps: blooming and extraction. Although both are actions of using hot water to extract coffee grounds, for pour-over coffee, the blooming step is more like a preparatory phase. By using a small amount of hot water to moisten the coffee grounds

Jun 24, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #pour-over coffee #coffee blooming #coffee extraction #carbon dioxide in coffee

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How to Distinguish Under-Extraction and Over-Extraction in Coffee? What Are the Signs of Over-Extracted Coffee? Why Does Coffee Lack Aftertaste?

Whether you're making espresso or pour-over coffee, learning to judge the degree of coffee extraction is absolutely essential for brewing a delicious cup. Only when you understand what makes a coffee taste good or bad can you apply appropriate adjustments to create an even more flavorful, delicious coffee.

Jun 23, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #coffee extraction #under-extraction #over-extraction #coffee brewing #aftertaste #FrontStreet Coffee

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Can Italian coffee be made with other ingredients? Can espresso and osmanthus be extracted together?

Some special coffee products often require additional ingredients to enhance aroma and create more layered complexity. Therefore, to allow these ingredients' aromas to blend more naturally into the coffee, coffee professionals will add the ingredients before extraction begins, extracting them together with the coffee. (This is an exaggeration, please don't try this!)

Jun 23, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 26 reads · #coffee #espresso #ingredients #extraction #osmanthus

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How to Distinguish Between Over-Extraction and Dark Roast Bitterness in Coffee? How to Control Pour-Over Coffee Parameters?

Yesterday, FrontStreet Coffee received an interesting question from a customer friend. They asked FrontStreet Coffee why their coffee was still bitter despite performing a flow restriction. This is another case of someone being misled by flow restriction. The truth is quite simple: the final stage of extraction is not the main source of bitterness, and bitterness can also...

Jun 22, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #coffee bitterness #over-extraction #dark roast #pour-over coffee #brewing parameters

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How to Froth Milk for Latte? What to Do When Milk Foam is Too Thick? What's the Ideal Milk Temperature for Cappuccino?

With the advancement of times and the emergence of high-pressure extraction tools such as manual presses and dual-valve Moka pots, expensive fully/semi-automatic coffee machines are no longer the only choice for "home coffee making." This is because these tools can also produce rich coffee that compares favorably (and comes close) to espresso. Simply use this type of rich coffee as a substitute for the espresso base.

Jun 21, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 34 reads · #latte art #milk frothing techniques #coffee foam texture #cappuccino temperature #espresso milk preparation

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What's the Difference Between Espresso, Pour-Over, Three-Stage, and Single-Stage Brewing? The Origin of Americano and How to Make It

In the world of coffee, there are numerous technical terms. While they may sound similar, they actually have distinctly different meanings. For example, terms like espresso, Americano, and drip coffee all contain the word "style," but some refer to specific types of coffee while others describe brewing

Jun 21, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #espresso #pour-over #three-stage brewing #single-stage brewing #americano coffee #brewing methods #coffee styles

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How to Make Authentic Viennese Coffee? Is Starbucks Iced Americano with Light Cream Good?

Cream, a food with rich texture, offers both silky smoothness and a dense consistency. When consumed alone, it might feel overly sweet and rich, making it ideal for pairing with other foods to balance the texture, such as coffee. In the world of coffee, the term "cream" indeed appears frequently. In coffee tasting, it refers to the mouthfeel

Jun 20, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #authentic viennese coffee #starbucks iced americano #cream coffee #vienna coffee recipe

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What Books Should You Read to Learn About Coffee? Which Book is Most Useful for Barista Beginners and Advanced Learners?

When it comes to learning about coffee, you can actually find entry points everywhere in daily life. You can search for information online, such as reading articles from FrontStreet Coffee, interact with baristas at coffee shops, or watch a coffee-related movie. Of course, if you want to achieve a "quick learning" effect in a short time, you can directly spend money

Jun 20, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 42 reads · #coffee books #barista training #coffee education #FrontStreet Coffee

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Can You Add Fruit to Black Coffee? How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Taste Better?

As temperatures soar into the thirties, FrontStreet Coffee receives messages daily asking us to write about cold brew coffee. Today, let's dive deeper into the topic of cold brew! When it comes to cold brew coffee methods, there actually aren't too many variations. This is because under the constraints of low temperature and slow steeping,

Jun 20, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #cold brew coffee #iced coffee #coffee brewing methods #summer coffee drinks #coffee recipes